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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE gets February 2024 security update ahead of One UI 6.1
Samsung is gradually expanding the February 2024 security patch for Galaxy devices. In the first phase, the company has updated some high-end devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, and Galaxy S21 series, and has now started rolling out the update to the Galaxy S23 FE devices.
Samsung S23 FE receives the February 2024 update in multiple countries
Samsung has started rolling out the February 2024 security patch to multiple countries that belong to European and Asian countries; more specifically, the update has been spotted in Ukraine, Caucasus countries, and Kazakhstan. The update is coming with the version number S711BXXS2BXA8. It is worth noticing that the update is limited to the Galaxy S23 FE device, while the main Galaxy S23 series could receive the update in the next few days.
As Samsung follows, expand the update to more countries in the next few days, so if you belong to other countries than those mentioned above, you have to wait some more time.
For your information, there are more than 60 fixes introduced that will enhance the overall security of the devices. Going into details, there are 61 security vulnerability issues that were added by Google, while 8 more issues were addressed by Samsung, which are exclusively available for the Galaxy device.
So if you want to get full security on your devices, then you need to keep your device up-to-date with the latest security patch. If you are using the Galaxy S23 FE device in the above-mentioned countries, then check for the update. To do that, you just need to go to the system software update menu through the system settings.
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How many updates will be available for the Galaxy S23 FE?
According to Samsung, the Galaxy S23 FE will get four major updates and five security updates.
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Is a February 2024 security update available for the Galaxy S23 series?
No, currently the update is available for the Fan Edition devices.
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Is there any new feature available with the February 2024 update?
No, it is just a security patch update, so there will be no new features available for the devices.
Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update to several Galaxy devices; however, due to the server limitation, it is not able to provide the update to all the eligible devices. Now the Galaxy A15 5G is getting the update.
Initially, the Korean giant rolled out the April 2024 security patch update in India. With the latest update, the company rolled out a new update with the firmware version number A156EDXS1AXDC. With the latest update, the company has only made some security-related enhancements.
For your information, the April 2024 update will bring you more than 40 fixes, of which Google has added 27 that enhance the Android OS functionalities. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that exclusively improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
Furthermore, the update could bring some new changes that internally improve the device’s functioning and provide enhancements for performance and stability. Additionally, if you are having any issues while using any of the functionality, you should update the device, as it may address the issue.
If you also want to take advantage of the latest update, you can check it by going to the software update menu in the system settings. If you don’t receive the update, then wait for some time as it takes to reach every unit of the device.
Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy Tab S7 series. It has already rolled out the update in several countries, mainly Europe and Latin America. Now the device is starting to get the update in the US.
Verizon Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 Plus Receiving April 2024 Update in the USA
Notably, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ are receiving the update on the Verizon network with the firmware version numbers T878USQS7DXD1 and T978USQS7DXD1, respectively. With the latest update, the device will have proper consistency in terms of performance and security.
For your information, the April 2024 update will bring you more than 40 fixes, of which Google has added 27 that enhance the Android OS functionalities. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that exclusively improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
Furthermore, the update could bring some new changes that internally improve the device’s functioning and provide enhancements for performance and stability. Along with this, if you are having any issues while using any of the functionality, you should update the device, as it may address the issue.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S7 series of devices in the US bound for Verizon, then you should start getting a new update. To do that, go to the software update menu via system settings. If you don’t receive the update yet, then wait for some time, as it takes time to reach every unit.
Earlier this month, Samsung officially announced that it will provide one UI 6.1 update to the 2022 flagship device in May. But now the company has surprisingly started rolling out the update to one of the midrange Galaxy A23 devices.
The Verizon network has spotted the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy A23, with the firmware version number A236VSQU3CXD3. It has also brought the latest security update in the form of an April 2024 security patch. With the latest update, there are several new features introduced that will add some new features and enhancements.
In detail, the latest update for the Galaxy A23 5G introduces a new battery protection feature that allows users to manage the application’s battery charging to prevent battery damage. There are some new changes in the clock customization, gallery, and Samsung account sections. It is important to note that there is no AI feature arriving in this update.
The update will also enable call continuity, mid-conversation device switching, and seamless communication across any device, such as a Galaxy table, computer, or watch, all connected to the same Samsung account. A small but important addition is a new toggle in the mobile network that allows users to turn off 5G if they don’t need to connect to the update.
If you are using the locked version of the Galaxy A23 on the Verizon network, then you can now update it to the latest version simply by going to the system settings and tapping on the software update. If it shows a new update available, then tap on the download button.